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Karim Karouni has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Karim started their career at Movenpick Hotels & Resorts as a Guest Relations Intern in 2014. Karim then joined Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, where they worked in Marketing and Admissions from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, Karim joined Rosewood Hotel Group as a Marketing and Public Relations Intern for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. Karim continued to work for Rosewood in various roles, including Assistant Manager and Senior Corporate Manager in Brand Communications, before becoming the Associate Director of Brand Communications in 2023. In this role, Karim oversees communications and PR activities in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, manages brand campaigns and media relations, and works to increase brand awareness and enhance brand equity for the luxury hospitality brand.

Karim Karouni holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Hospitality Management from EHL. Karim also completed their Baccalaureate degree in Economics and Sociology at International College. In addition, Karim has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn, including Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers, How to Resolve Conflicts, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Communication Foundations, and Shane Snow on Storytelling. Karim has also completed courses such as Managing Up, Down, and Across the Organization, Inclusive Leadership, Managing a Diverse Team, and Unconscious Bias. Karim further enhanced their leadership skills through the Rosewood Academy's Leadership Elevation Program in 2021/2022.